occur
/əˈkɜː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: occurs · occurring · occurred
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To happen or take place.
Verb
Examples
The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To present or offer itself.
Verb
Examples
I will write if the opportunity occurs.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “occur” mean?
To happen or take place.
Is “occur” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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